Equipping 2019 Kia Sedona LX For Towing 3200 lb Pop-Up Camper
Question:
Hello, I own a 2019 Kia Sedona LX, it has a towing capacity of 3500lbs and a max hitch weight of 350lbs. I am looking to pull a Forest River 2318G popup camper, its GVWR is 3263lbs and its hitch weight is 263lbs. I would like to put a WDH as well as sway control on it, however I am not sure what my van can handle and if it even allows for one. Thank you for your help!
asked by: Aaron
Expert Reply:
You can indeed use weight distribution with your 2019 Kia Sedona, and the hitches we offer for it are rated for use with weight distribution systems.
First, let's make sure your Sedona is equipped for towing, if it isn't already.
For a hitch, I'd recommend the Curt Class III, part # C13115. For a 4 pole trailer wiring harness, I'd go with # C56332 if the pop-up is NOT equipped with brakes or # TK24FR if it DOES have brakes. You'll also need a brake controller to actuate the trailer brakes. The Curt Echo, part # C51180 operates wirelessly, and once the # TK24FR wiring is installed, the installation will be plug and play. The Echo uses your smart phone to control the trailer brakes, so you won't need to bolt a brake controller to the underside of the dash.
For a weight distribution/sway control system, I'd recommend the Equal-i-zer # EQ37061ET which is rated for trailer tongue weights between 200-600 lbs, which would be prefect for your pop-up. You'll also need a shank with at least a 6 inch rise like part # EQ90-02-4100. The hitch ball is included, but you'll need 1-7/8 inch thin walled socket to install it. We offer the socket as part # EQ70-00-4800.
I've linked to some installation videos that you might find helpful.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 400 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 4000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 400 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller - 7-Way Plug Mount w/ Bluetooth App - 1 to 2 Axle - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Hidden
- Up to 2 Axles
- Smartphone Display
- CURT
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution w/ 4-Point Sway Control - No Shank - 6,000 lbs GTW, 600 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Shank Not Included
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 400 lbs
- 500 lbs
- Equal-i-zer
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Thin Walled Socket for Equal-i-zer Hitches
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Tools
- Socket
- Equal-i-zer
- Equal-i-zer
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Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank - 12" Long - 7" Rise, 3" Drop - 600 to 1,400 lbs TW
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Shanks
- 1400 lbs TW
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Equal-i-zer
- Square - 3 Inch Drop
- Square - 7 Inch Rise
- Equal-i-zer
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Tekonsha OEM Replacement Vehicle Wiring Harness w Brake Controller Adapter - 7 Way Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- Tekonsha
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Reese Friction Sway Control Kit - Economy - by Draw-Tite, Reese and Hidden Hitch
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Sway Control Parts
- Reese
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